In a recent blog post, we explored how treating AI like a junior teammate rather than a static tool helps nurses get the most out of generative AI. When we guide, question and validate these systems, they can amplify our thinking, reduce cognitive load and spark new ideas. But here is where we need…| College of Nursing » University of Florida
By Lisiane Pruinelli Imagine if nurses could anticipate environmental risks people face, not after symptoms appear, but before. This is the promise of precision environmental health — an emerging field that integrates environmental exposure data with personal health characteristics to generate real-time, individualized insights. It moves us from vague public health alerts to targeted, actionable risk information, enabling…| nursing.ufl.edu
While University of Florida College of Nursing student Caroline Schapansky wears many hats — beauty queen, nursing student and student senator — they all align with a shared purpose: advocating for and uplifting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “At the heart of everything I do, whether it’s nursing, pageants or advocacy, it’s all…| nursing.ufl.edu
By Raga Bjarnadottir The team at FloGatorAI is dedicated to showcasing important work and highlighting expertise, particularly related to the application of Artificial Intelligence-driven projects that improve clinical care. A key aspect of improving care is successfully navigating the fast-evolving landscape of health care education and how we incorporate AI-driven tools. In this space,…| nursing.ufl.edu
A new study from the University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health sheds light on the challenges new graduate nurses face as they enter the workforce — particularly those entering high-pressure settings like intensive care units and emergency departments. The study was recently published in Nurse Educator, a leading peer-reviewed journal. The research,…| nursing.ufl.edu
Bryce Catarelli, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, considers herself a Gator Nurse through and through. The double Gator — who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from UF — was honored to be selected as one of this year’s 40 Gators…| nursing.ufl.edu
By Tamara Macieira and Hwayoung Cho Nurses are widely known for their caring contributions, but what is the economic value of nursing? What is their role in the growing data economy that fuels AI advancements? These were among the topics explored at the 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing and Health Informatics National Symposium held on Feb.…| nursing.ufl.edu
The 2025 Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium, co-hosted by the University of Florida College of Nursing, kicked off on Friday at the UF Hilton in Gainesville, drawing almost 1,000 health care professionals, educators and nursing students from across the state both online and in person. This year’s event, themed “Leading Excellence and Innovation in…| nursing.ufl.edu
The 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics Symposium was a resounding success! The bi-yearly lectureship series brought together experts and innovators to explore the vital intersection of nursing, data science, implementation science and clinical practice. Thanks to the generous gift made by Bill and Patti Alcorn in honor of UF College of Nursing alumna…| nursing.ufl.edu
By Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN Nursing-generated data holds immense potential to transform patient care, research, and health care system operations. At the point of care, these data can inform real-time clinical decisions, enhance patient safety, and improve outcomes. For example, the analysis of detailed standardized nursing care plans can help predict the length of…| nursing.ufl.edu
UF College of Nursing PhD students Magali Rezende de Carvalho, MSN, APRN, and Hyehwan Yang, MSN, APRN, were recently selected as Jonas Scholars for the 2024-2026 cohort by Jonas Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Scholars are selected based on their focus of study in a high-priority area and a career commitment to academic…| nursing.ufl.edu
In 2020, UF Health Shands Hospital nurses Cindy Westbrook and Randy Brian used their wound care skills to help keep oxygen-rich blood flowing through critically ill COVID-19 patients’ bodies. They were called after doctors and nurses noticed skin around oversized extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, tubes hooked into major blood vessels breaking down from bleeding,…| nursing.ufl.edu